Is Bubeck Lebensstart Juniorfutter mit Lamm a good dog food?
We score it 60/100 (Average). This reflects the ingredient quality, composition and label transparency of the recipe as declared on the label.
Why this score?
The product scored 60 out of 100. The processing format contributed -6.7 points. The overall quality of the ingredient list contributed +3.3 points, and being labelled nutritionally complete contributed +2.3 points. The meat content contributed +2.2 points.
Only part of the analytical constituents are declared, so the nutritional picture is incomplete.
- Recipe60
- Nutritionalmedium100
- Transparency60
- Safety100
- Evidencemoderate100
The Recipe score measures how attractive and transparent the declared ingredient list is. It is not, by itself, proof that the food is nutritionally appropriate for long-term feeding. The Nutritional and Evidence scores measure what we can verify towards that stronger claim.
Why you might choose it
- Prints ingredient percentages on the label.
- Single named animal protein: lamb.
- Doesn't list grain ingredients.
Why you might not
- Around 44% of the recipe is generic or unspecified ingredients.
Estimated composition
Typical analysis (as fed)
- Protein
- 25%
- Fat
- 13%
- Fibre
- 3%
- Ash
- 7.50%
- Calcium
- 1.40%
- Phosphorus
- 0.90%
Energy: 372 kcal/100g
Additives & feeding info
Nutritional additives
Vitamin A 12.000 I.E./kg; Vitamin D3 1.200 I.E./kg; Vitamin E 70 mg/kg; Vitamin B1 10 mg/kg; Vitamin B2 10 mg/kg; Vitamin B6 6 mg/kg; Vitamin B12 30 mcg/kg; Niacin 40 mg/kg; Vitamin C 140 mg/kg; Calcium-D-Pantothenat 8 mg/kg; Biotin 250 mcg/kg; Folsäure 2 mg/kg; Eisen als Eisen-(II)-sulfat 175 mg/kg; Kupfer als Kupfer-(II)-Sulfat 10 mg/kg; Mangan als Mangan-(II)-oxid 20 mg/kg; Zink 125 mg/kg; Jod als Calciumjodat, wasserfrei 2 mg/kg; Selen 0.3 mg/kg
Storage
Kühl und trocken lagern
Feeding guide
Trocken füttern oder mit Wasser anfeuchten. Richtwerte pro Tag je nach erwartetem Adultgewicht und Alter (z.B. 10 kg Hund: 90-120g mit 2 Mon., 140-160g mit 3 Mon., 170-180g mit 4 Mon., 165-190g mit 5-6 Mon.); stets frisches Trinkwasser bereitstellen.
Who is this food for?
Suits
- Labelled by the manufacturer for puppies
- Grain-free: no grain ingredients listed
- Single named protein: lamb
- Doesn't list chicken, beef, turkey, fish, venison, pork, duck as ingredients
These points are derived from declared ingredients and analysis, not a substitute for veterinary advice. If your dog has a diagnosed condition, food choice is a medical nutrition decision: speak to your vet. Use the homepage filter to find foods that fit your dog.
Ingredients (12)
| # | As declared | Matched | Category | Tier | Declared % | Est. % |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Lamb 33% (equivalent to approx. 68% before drying) | Lamb | meat | medium | 33 | 33.0 |
| 2 | Potato Flakes 29% | Potatoes | carb | medium | 29 | 29.0 |
| 3 | Potato Starch 16% | Potato starch | carb | poor | 16 | 16.0 |
| 4 | Rapeseed Oil | Rapeseed oil | oil | good | - | 2.9 |
| 5 | Brewer's Yeast 4% | Brewer's Yeast | supplement | good | 4 | 4.0 |
| 6 | Carrots | Carrots | veg | good | - | 2.7 |
| 7 | Parsnips | Parsnips | veg | good | - | 2.5 |
| 8 | Apple | Apples | veg | good | - | 2.3 |
| 9 | Parsley | Parsley | veg | good | - | 2.2 |
| 10 | Lovage | unmatched | - | - | - | 2.0 |
| 11 | Rosemary | Rosemary | veg | good | - | 1.8 |
| 12 | Minerals | Vitamins and minerals | supplement | medium | - | 1.6 |
Brand
Trust and provenance
- Recall history
- No recalls recorded in our database
- Label data last checked
- 2026-09-19
- Scored with
- Model v3 (methodology)
- Product page
- www.bubeck-petfood.de
Recall history is presentation-only and never affects the score. Dates are when we recorded the data, not when the manufacturer last changed the recipe.
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Recipe: how the 1-100 score is calculated
Scored with model v3 on 2026-09-26. Each component is the feature value for this product multiplied by the model's published coefficient.
| Component | Input | Coefficient | Contribution |
|---|---|---|---|
| Base score | - | 30.909 | +30.91 |
| Average ingredient quality | 0.4 | 9.191 | +3.26 |
| Meat share of dry matter | 23.1% | 0.096 | +2.22 |
| Carb share of dry matter | 10.0% | -0.115 | -1.15 |
| Oil share of dry matter | 7.1% | -0.092 | -0.66 |
| Vegetable share of dry matter | 2.7% | -0.005 | -0.01 |
| Supplement share of dry matter | 12.9% | -0.012 | -0.16 |
| Unrecognised share of dry matter | 44.1% | -0.027 | -1.17 |
| Recipe graded poor | 16.0% | -0.065 | -1.04 |
| Number of poor ingredients | 1 | -0.876 | -0.88 |
| Largest single poor ingredient | 16.0% | 0.060 | +0.96 |
| Undeclared quantities | 18.0% | -0.106 | -1.90 |
| Complete diet | yes | 2.294 | +2.29 |
| Processing multiplier | 0.98 | 33.786 | +33.11 |
| Processing: Dry Baked | yes | -6.713 | -6.71 |
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| Component | Input | Coefficient | Contribution |
|---|---|---|---|
| Base score | - | 30.909 | +30.91 |
| Average ingredient quality | 0.4 | 9.191 | +3.26 |
| Meat share of dry matter | 23.1% | 0.096 | +2.22 |
| Carb share of dry matter | 10.0% | -0.115 | -1.15 |
| Oil share of dry matter | 7.1% | -0.092 | -0.66 |
| Vegetable share of dry matter | 2.7% | -0.005 | -0.01 |
| Additive share of dry matter | 0.0% | 0.163 | +0.00 |
| Supplement share of dry matter | 12.9% | -0.012 | -0.16 |
| Other share of dry matter | 0.0% | -0.375 | +0.00 |
| Unrecognised share of dry matter | 44.1% | -0.027 | -1.17 |
| Recipe graded poor | 16.0% | -0.065 | -1.04 |
| Poor-quality meat in recipe | 0.0% | -0.179 | +0.00 |
| Number of poor ingredients | 1 | -0.876 | -0.88 |
| Largest single poor ingredient | 16.0% | 0.060 | +0.96 |
| Undeclared quantities | 18.0% | -0.106 | -1.90 |
| Prints ingredient percentages | no | 0.000 | +0.00 |
| Complete diet | yes | 2.294 | +2.29 |
| Frozen or chilled fresh | no | 0.000 | +0.00 |
| High meat (30%+ of dry matter) | no | 0.707 | +0.00 |
| Low meat (under 10% of dry matter) | no | -3.158 | +0.00 |
| High carb and low meat | no | -1.180 | +0.00 |
| Meat share × printed percentages | 0.0 | 0.000 | +0.00 |
| Meat share × fresh | 0.0 | 0.000 | +0.00 |
| Fresh × high meat | 0.0 | 11.084 | +0.00 |
| Additive penalty | 0.00 | 0.222 | +0.00 |
| Processing multiplier | 0.98 | 33.786 | +33.11 |
| Processing: Raw | no | -0.054 | +0.00 |
| Processing: Fresh Chilled | no | -2.354 | +0.00 |
| Processing: Fresh Frozen | no | -2.354 | +0.00 |
| Processing: Fresh Refrigerated | no | 0.000 | +0.00 |
| Processing: Fresh Shelf | no | -0.672 | +0.00 |
| Processing: Dry Freeze Dried | no | 6.629 | +0.00 |
| Processing: Dry Air Dried | no | 6.331 | +0.00 |
| Processing: Dry Cold Pressed | no | -6.713 | +0.00 |
| Processing: Dry Baked | yes | -6.713 | -6.71 |
| Processing: Dry Extruded | no | -6.713 | +0.00 |
| Processing: Dry Semi Moist | no | -6.174 | +0.00 |
| Processing: Dry Muesli | no | -10.146 | +0.00 |
| Processing: Wet Pate | no | -0.672 | +0.00 |
| Processing: Wet Chunks | no | -0.672 | +0.00 |
- Processing-type offset
- +0.02
- Additives declared on label
- +1 transparency bonus
- Subtotal
- 60.1
- Final score
- 60/100
Contributions are rounded to two decimals, so they may not sum exactly to the subtotal. The full coefficient table is published on the methodology page.
Nutritional: declared analysis vs reference ranges
How the declared analysis compares with FEDIAF reference ranges for puppies and growth. The label prints as-fed values; we convert to a dry-matter basis before scoring, and the bands are dry-matter ranges. Scores rise to 100 at the band midpoint: the reference is adequacy, not maximisation. Nutrients with a published upper limit taper again above it; fat is policed through calorie density rather than a direct penalty.
Scored against FEDIAF growth minima; puppy scoring is under review.
| Nutrient | As fed (label) | Dry matter (scored) | Score |
|---|---|---|---|
| Protein | 25 | 28.4 | 100 |
| Fat | 13 | 14.8 | 100 |
| Calcium | 1.4 | 1.6 | 100 |
| Phosphorus | 0.9 | 1 | 100 |
| Calcium:phosphorus ratio | 1.6 | 1.6 | 100 |
| Energy (kcal/100g) | 372 | 422.7 | 100 |
Scored over 6 declared nutrients (combined weight 80); undeclared nutrients do not affect the score. Moisture was not declared and was estimated at 12% from the food type.
Medium confidence: the full five-part analysis is on file; where moisture was not declared it was estimated from the food type.
This measures agreement with published reference ranges, not suitability for an individual dog. For medical conditions, follow veterinary guidance.
Transparency: what the label discloses
How much the manufacturer discloses, measured against the FEDIAF Code of Good Labelling Practice and Regulation 767/2009. Mandatory items dominate the weighting.
| Item | Points |
|---|---|
| Ingredient list on the label (mandatory) | 10/10 |
| Printed percentages on the label (82% of the recipe mass) (voluntary) | 16.4/20 |
| Analytical constituents declared (mandatory) - not on file | 0/15 |
| Additives declared (mandatory) | 5/10 |
| Energy value declared (voluntary) | 5/5 |
| Complete/complementary designation (mandatory) | 5/5 |
| Feeding guidance given (mandatory) | 10/10 |
| Manufacturer identity and address (mandatory) | 5/10 |
| Country of manufacture stated (voluntary) | 10/10 |
| Batch and date labelling (mandatory) - not on file | 0/5 |
Capped at 60: mandatory items missing (Analytical constituents declared, Batch and date labelling).
Safety: recall history
Recall and safety-notice history, time-decayed. This dimension is shown alongside the score and never feeds the headline number.
No recalls recorded in our database.
Evidence: what the brand claims, and what supports it
The claims made on the pack and product page, checked against the declared label. We record claims as stated; "consistent" means our stored label data supports the claim, "contradicted" means it conflicts with it. Functional claims are recorded but never scored.
100/100 · moderate — 2 checkable claims: 2 consistent, 0 contradicted.
Consistent with the label
- "Single-Meat-Konzept" — supported by the declared single protein data.
- "getreidefrei" — supported by the declared grain-free data.
7 further claims on file that we cannot check against the label.
Moderate: every checkable claim is consistent with the declared label.
| Claim | Type | Check | Substantiation |
|---|---|---|---|
| hypoallergen (on page) | Functional | not checkable | Manufacturer assertion |
| ausgewogenes Calcium-Phosphor-Verhältnis unterstützt den Knochenbau (on page) | Functional | not checkable | Manufacturer assertion |
| sorgfältige Auswahl an Zutaten ... legt den Grundstein für glänzendes Fell und starke Knochen (on page) | Functional | not checkable | Manufacturer assertion |
| Frei von allergieauslösenden Enzymen, künstlichen Konservierungsstoffen oder Geschmacksverstärkern (on page) | Free-from | not checkable | Manufacturer assertion |
| Single-Meat-Konzept (on page) | Content | consistent | Manufacturer assertion |
| Alleinfuttermittel für heranwachsende Hunde aller Rassen (on pack) | Content | not checkable | Manufacturer assertion |
| gebacken (on pack) | Content | not checkable | Manufacturer assertion |
| glutenfrei (on page) | Free-from | not checkable | Manufacturer assertion |
| getreidefrei (on pack) | Free-from | consistent | Manufacturer assertion |
The full scoring method is published. See the methodology for exactly how the headline score and each dimension are calculated.
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